Stacked Against Us
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<p><span class="discussion-id-27fce6ba-e1bf-802f-be27-001c7d432941 notion-enable-hover">The 2008 financial crisis did more than rattle Wall Street—it reshaped our neighborhoods. Homes that once built security for families became speculative investments. Over ten years later, that tension has only sharpened. This series explores how we got here and what it will take to put control back in local hands—because the question isn’t whether the void will be filled, but by whom. Learn more at <a target="_blank" class="c-link" href="http://strongtowns.org/stackedagainstus" rel="noreferrer noopener">strongtowns.org/stackedagainstus</a></span></p>
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10/2/2025
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Recent Episodes
December 9, 2025
The City that Saved Itself
South Bend spent decades defined by what it lost: a factory, a workforce, a future. But instead of trying to resurrect a past that wasn’t coming back, it chose incremental, local repair. This episode explores how a city long in decline wrote a new story on its own terms.Continue to learn more at strongtowns.org/stackedagainstus Strong Towns: (Video) Can American Cities Save Themselves? This One Thinks So. What now for South Bend neighborhoods after '1,000 houses in 1,000 days'? Strong Towns: A New Generation of Townmakers Strong Towns: Meet the City Leader Turning Vacant Lots Into Homes in Kalamazoo Creating Local Ownership through Alternative Equity (Documentary featuring Jordan Richardson and Tony Ruiz) Strong Towns: The 30-Year Mortgage Was Bad. The 40-Year Mortgage Will Be Even Worse. The Housing-Ready City: Toolkits offering the policies, practices, and financing that will make housing better for everyone.
November 25, 2025
Escaping the Housing Trap
How can communities rebuild stability in a system designed for speculation? This episode highlights bottom-up efforts where neighbors, small developers, and local leaders are charting a different path.Show notes: Strong Towns: When one extra unit triggers a giant leap in red tape New York Times: Would the Housing Crisis Ease if Boomers Rented Out Their Empty Rooms? https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/04/business/economy/housing-crisis-multifamily-adu.html Strong Towns: How Affordable Housing Distracts People From Housing Affordability Strong Towns: How a Board Game Exposed Barriers to Local Investment & Inspired Change Strong Towns: Death by Parking Strong Towns: A Slow and Steady (but Bittersweet) Victory Against Arcane Parking Mandates Escaping the Housing Trap by Charles Marohn and Daniel Herriges Check out other resources at strongtowns.org/stackedagainstus
November 11, 2025
A New Generation of Corporate Ownership
A new wave of investors is targeting struggling cities, betting they can profit regardless of local conditions. This episode explores how financial incentives keep the model alive—and what that means for communities trying to resist. Continue to learn more at strongtowns.org/stackedagainstusBecome a Strong Towns member today at strongtowns.org/members
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<p><span class="discussion-id-27fce6ba-e1bf-802f-be27-001c7d432941 notion-enable-hover">The 2008 financial crisis did more than rattle Wall Street—it reshaped our neighborhoods. Homes that once built security for families became speculative investments. Over ten years later, that tension has only sharpened. This series explores how we got here and what it will take to put control back in local hands—because the question isn’t whether the void will be filled, but by whom. Learn more at <a target="_blank" class="c-link" href="http://strongtowns.org/stackedagainstus" rel="noreferrer noopener">strongtowns.org/stackedagainstus</a></span></p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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